Manchester United face fierce criticism over their £47m signing of goalkeeper Andre Onana. The club made the move to replace David de Gea, who left after 12 years at Old Trafford on a free transfer.
Onana managed just one clean sheet in the league this season.
Former Red Devils defender Paul Parker blasted Onana after the FA Cup exit to Fulham. He questioned the wisdom of signing the Cameroon international and argued the club should have retained De Gea, whose performances once lit up Old Trafford.
Man Utd crashed out of the FA Cup when Victor Lindelof and Joshua Zirkzee saw their spot-kicks saved by Fulham’s keeper Bernd Leno. Onana did not save a single penalty, sealing United’s defeat and deepening the scrutiny on his transfer.
Erik ten Hag signed Onana with high hopes, banking on his stints at Ajax and Inter Milan. Yet the keeper has committed several high-profile errors. Paul Parker slammed the decision to let De Gea go after his three Player of the Year awards. He called the move disgraceful.
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Parker lambasted Onana’s lack of intensity. The keeper never rallies his defence when Manchester United concedes, unlike De Gea or Peter Schmeichel, who both shouted and led from the front. His indifferent attitude has drawn harsh comparisons from critics.
Ruben Amorim will soon decide on Onana’s future as he revamps a squad that underperformed this season. He also plans to assess other first-team players, as critics warn that the goalkeeper position needs urgent reinforcement. United must act swiftly to correct these glaring issues.
Paul Parker advocates for a new keeper and names Leicester City’s 24-year-old Mads Hermansen as a long-term option. Hermansen has played 21 games this season, conceded 45 goals, and kept only one clean sheet. His save percentage stands at 62.8% with 2.21 goals conceded per 90 minutes. Parker also suggests Altay Bayindir should get an immediate chance.
Latest news reveals Ruben Amorim has fired back at critics, including Wayne Rooney, over transfer issues while highlighting Antony’s shining performance during his loan spell. Manchester United must fix their defensive flaws and restore their competitive edge if they hope to climb back to Premier League prominence.
